AMD’s RX 9000 Series Enters Steam Hardware Survey
The ongoing Steam Hardware Survey continues to provide valuable insights into PC gaming hardware preferences. Recent data, compiled for December 2025, has yielded a surprising result: the initial appearance of AMD’s Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs within the survey rankings. This marks a key moment in understanding the adoption rate and performance perception of the RDNA 4 architecture.
The RX 9070 Takes Center Stage
According to the data, the first iteration of the Radeon RX 9000 series – specifically the RX 9070 SKU – achieved a ranking above 100 within the Steam Hardware Survey. This represents a 0.22% share of all surveyed gamers utilizing AMD graphics cards. Notably, this is currently the sole RDNA 4 GPU represented in the survey results, with all other SKUs from the series falling below a 0.15% market share and therefore excluded from the overall ranking.
Shifting Landscape: RDNA 3 Dominates
While the RX 9070 represents the debut of the Radeon RX 9000 series, established architectures continue to hold considerable sway. The Radeon RX 7800 XT, based on AMD’s previous-generation RDNA 3 architecture, maintained its position as the most popular AMD GPU among surveyed gamers, securing a significant 1.57% market share. This figure surpasses the performance of the preceding leader – the Radeon RX 6600 – which now holds a 1.51% share.
RDNA 2 Still Relevant
The survey’s findings extend beyond just AMD’s current offerings, highlighting the continued relevance of older generations. The data encompasses market share across Windows and Linux-based PCs, demonstrating the breadth of adoption for various GPU technologies. This comprehensive view allows for a deeper understanding of the overall PC gaming hardware ecosystem.
First RDNA 4 Representation
A particularly noteworthy element of this survey is the first appearance of RDNA 4-based GPUs within the Steam Hardware Survey since their initial launch in March. This provides valuable early feedback on the performance and popularity of AMD’s newest graphics architecture, offering a crucial benchmark for future development.
Survey Methodology & Implications
It's important to acknowledge that the Steam Hardware Survey relies on self-reporting from Steam users. While it remains one of the most comprehensive publicly available datasets for PC gaming hardware, inherent biases may exist within the surveyed population. Nonetheless, the survey consistently provides a valuable snapshot of trends and preferences within the gaming community.
Note: The Steam Hardware Survey data is constantly evolving as new user accounts join the platform and update their hardware configurations.
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